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What’s Up Ohio – Ohio Capital Journal

Ohio Gov. DeWine talks endorsing Ramaswamy, why legalizing sports betting is his ‘biggest mistake’ May 26, 2026
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine reflected on his time in office, shared plans for his life post-politics, and briefly discussed the current governor’s race during a recent forum. DeWine was the guest at last week’s Columbus Metropolitan Club forum that was moderated by Ohio Public Radio and TV reporter Jo Ingles. DeWine, who is term-limited, has […]
Ohio House committee changes investigative, reporting provisions in childcare fraud bill May 26, 2026
One of two bills targeting potential fraud in Ohio’s childcare system saw changes in an Ohio House committee, including to notification requirements going all the way up to legislative leadership. Ohio House Bill 649 has seen several hearings in the House Children and Human Services Committee, and the consideration continued on Tuesday, when the committee […]
Ohio utilities report subpar grid reliability as they seek a lower bar May 26, 2026
This story was originally published by Canary Media. Ohio’s utilities just can’t seem to pass muster when it comes to preventing power outages and getting the lights back on quickly. In 2025, four of the state’s six regulated electric utilities failed to provide the level of reliable service expected by regulators — marking the 10th year in […]
The ‘warrior ethos’ promises victory — history says it leads to defeat May 26, 2026
At Marine Corps Base Quantico in September 2025, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth promised assembled generals “maximum lethality” and no “stupid rules of engagement.” Under his leadership, the newly rebranded Department of War would “untie the hands of our warfighters to intimidate, demoralize, hunt, and kill.” Troops would be held to the “highest male standard,” he […]
Catching Our Eye News Roundup, May 25, 2026 May 25, 2026
Every morning in the Ohio Capital Journal’s free newsletter, The Eye-Opener, we round up the news and commentary from across Ohio and around the country and world that is catching our attention. We call this feature Catching Our Eye, republished here. Please subscribe to our free daily newsletter to get all the Ohio news you need to know […]
Another lawsuit filed over treatment of ICE detainee at Ohio jail May 25, 2026
The Butler County Sheriff’s office has again been accused of mistreating an immigrant it was holding for the federal government. The lawsuit, filed in U.S. district court in Cincinnati, alleges that a jailer used racial slurs against an Ecuadoran man, Luis Tenelanda, as he punched Tenelanda so hard that the detainee ended up in the […]

What’s Up In American Politics? – DemocracyNow

Democracy Now! Marks 30 Years with Angela Davis, Bruce Springsteen, Patti Smith, Michael Stipe & More May 25, 2026
A special broadcast: Highlights from Democracy Now!’s 30th anniversary celebration at the historic Riverside Church, featuring Angela Davis, Patti Smith, Mosab Abu Toha, Michael Stipe, Hurray for the Riff Raff, Amy Goodman, Juan González, Nermeen Shaikh and a surprise appearance by Bruce Springsteen.
"AI Resist List": Karen Hao on Data Center Resistance, Tech Billionaires, "Empire of AI" & More May 22, 2026
We speak with journalist Karen Hao, author of Empire of AI, about the Trump administration’s alliance with tech billionaires, efforts to regulate artificial intelligence technology, and rising local opposition to data centers across the United States. “In 2025, these data center protests successfully stalled over $100 billion worth of these facilities,” says Hao. “It really […]
Stephen Colbert Out at CBS as Trump Weaponizes Regulatory Power to Control the Media: David Sirota May 22, 2026
Late-night comedian Stephen Colbert has ended his 11-year run as host of The Late Show on CBS. His program’s cancellation removes one of President Trump’s most vocal critics from the airwaves and comes after the comedian criticized his own employer for agreeing to pay $16 million to settle a lawsuit brought by President Trump. The […]
"Politically Driven Epidemic": Ebola Response Hampered by Impoverishment & U.S. Global Health Cuts May 22, 2026
The deadly Ebola outbreak spreading across the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo has killed at least 177 people, with more than 750 suspected cases reported in the DRC and neighboring Uganda, according to the World Health Organization. Health officials believe the virus may have been spreading undetected for months before the outbreak was identified, […]
Headlines for May 22, 2026 May 22, 2026
GOP Leaders Delay Vote on Iran War Powers Resolution Until June, “I’ll Be the One That Does It”: Trump Says He’s Ready to Attack Cuba, Syrian Child and Paramedics Are Victims of Latest Israeli Strikes on Lebanon, Deported Global Sumud Flotilla Activists Describe Torture and Abuse by Israeli Captors, Greenlanders Protest as U.S. Opens New […]
"They're Trying to Silence Us": Students, Faculty on Censoring Pro-Palestine Voices at Graduations May 21, 2026
As colleges hold graduation ceremonies across the country, many schools are attempting to silence pro-Palestine speech at the commemorations, including canceling speakers and eliminating live speeches by students altogether. There will be no live student speakers at the City University of New York’s School of Law or at New York University’s school-specific ceremonies after former […]

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